When it comes to basic work, I can dive into Roam and start working. Roam has an easier learning curve (for me).These connections are lost without Obsidian. Regarding the proprietary file system: while this is certainly the case for Roam, is it not also the case in Obsidian when it comes to the inter-note connections? Yes, the files are in plain markdown text on your hard drive, but the value of Zettelkasten is in the connection between ideas.My previous note-taking app of choice was Evernote, which had security issues of its own. I am not a lawyer or someone who works with sensitive information, so security is not a deal-breaker for me.But, there is a nagging unease because it is a web app and it is a proprietary file system. TL DR - I really like the way Roam connects thoughts, and it seems to be a much simpler app to use with the power available if one needs it, but basic day-to-day work is pretty straightforward.

I used NotePlan 3 on my iPad to access my Obsidian vault on the go. Previously, I invested about three months into Obsidian. I purchased Nat Eliason’s course on Roam, which is a great overview and gets you up-and-running with Roam in a short time. Memorial Day weekend I decided to go all-in with Roam Research for the month of June.

Notion vs evernote vs obsidian